Gaurav Bhatt

Davis Cup: ‘Team man’ Saketh Myneni stands out in an individual sport

A product of the American collegiate circuit, Myneni’s dedication to being a ‘team man’ remains astounding in such an individual sport.

Nadal backs anti-doping body

David Ferrer: Spain’s driving force ahead of their Davis Cup tie against India

Ferrer said, “First of all, I don’t know if I’ll play. If I have a chance, I would look to do my best. We have the rankings but these are different conditions and it’s my first time.”

Delhi rain leaves teams sweating over humidity ahead of Davis Cup tie

A lot has been said about the role Delhi’s weather is going to play in the India-Spain Davis Cup tie starting on Friday. And while the night matches have taken care of the heat, the humidity’s set to take a toll on the players.

Ferrer, Spain’s quiet driving force

Delhi rain leaves teams sweating over humidity

In hindsight, coach Amritraj sees logic of evening matches in Davis Cup

Last week, India’s non-playing captain Anand Amritraj felt the team should have hosted Spain in the hot and humid afternoon instead of cooler evenings.

Davis Cup: Onus on Paes to pull off what he does best against Spain

Nadal’s 20-member Spanish Armada not taking Davis Cup tie vs India lightly

The 20-member group consists of a team doctor, two physios and a junior player — “not to be groomed” but for sparring.

Against Spain, time ripe for Saketh Myneni to become India’s mainstay

With the more experienced Somdev Devvarman and Yuki Bhambri sidelined due to injuries, time is ripe for Myneni to establish himself as a mainstay.

Cramps, crucial call dash Myneni’s American dream

Sweat, crucial call, drowns Myneni’s US Open dream

India’s qualifier Saketh Myneni raises upset hopes against world No 49 Jiri Vesely in the US Open first round but severe cramping dashes his chances.

Myneni enters US Open main draw, achieves two firsts

Indian tennis player Saketh Myneni enters US Open main draw, achieves two firsts

Indian tennis player Saketh Myneni advanced to the main draw of the US Open after a dominant straight-sets victory in the third round of the qualifiers.

From shooters to wrestlers: Report card of Indian athletes at Rio Olympics

We analyse the performances of our athletes against pre-Games expectations for Rio Olympics; and what needs to be done to improve the state.

Twitter erupts as Mongolian coaches strip to protest after wrestler’s loss

Furious Mongolian officials stripped off and hurled their shoes to the floor after their wrestler was judged the loser.

Rio 2016: Neymar hands Brazil first football gold; Farah wins 5,000m

Live scores and updates from Day 15 of the Rio Olympics.

How Twitter reacted to yet another Olympic gold for Usain Bolt

Jamaican sprinter became the first to achieve the 100 and 200m Olympic trebles and Twitter went wild.

Rio 2016: Sakshi Malik wins bronze, Usain Bolt enters 200m final

Wrestler Sakshi Malik defeated Aisuluu Tynybekova of Kyrgyzstan 8-5 to win bronze in the 58kg category and open India’s account in Rio.

Golden girl Simone Biles finally meets celebrity crush Zac Efron

The most successful gymnast in Rio finally gets to meet High School Musical star.

Rio 2016: PV Sindhu beats world No 2 to reach semifinal

The 21-year-old Indian is a win away from assuring India of a medal in badminton; Usain Bolt cruises into 200m semifinals.

EPL: Liverpool beat Arsenal 4-3, Man United begin Mourinho era in style

Follow the live action from the Vitality Stadium as Manchester United kick off their season against hosts Bournemouth.

It’s very easy for me to watch a film and cry: Sania Mirza

Our tennis star drops her shield and sets the record straight on matters of the heart and other subjects that touch a raw nerve

Sania Mirza: India’s daughter, Pakistan’s daughter-in-law

Sania Mirza joins Brunch in celebrating the Independence Days of two countries that need to partake in each other’s happiness more often

One for the ages: Michael Phelps betters ancient Greece’s Leonidas as well

With his win in Friday’s 200 metre individual medley event, Phelps took his gold medal tally in individual events to 13, breaking a 2168-year-old record in the process. Whom did he surpass? Why, good ol’ Leonidas of Rhodes.

It’s all a misunderstanding: Vijay Goel rejects Rio organisers’ charge

Union sports minister Vijay Goel said on Friday that all allegations of misbehaviour against him and his entourage at the Rio Olympics was a “misunderstanding”, attempting to push back against charges that have outraged sports fans.

Day 4 at Rio: Phelps wins gold medal No 21; Vikas Krishan in Rd of 16

Boxer Vikas Krishan and archer Atanu Das lift spirits after rower Dattu Bhokanal and shooter Heena Sidhu bowed out.

Rio 2016: Day 3 at the games, as it happened

Keep up with all the action in Rio.

The weird ‘sports’ that aren’t part of the Olympics anymore

Though bona fide sport events today need to prove themselves to be spectator-friendly before inclusion, The Greatest Show on Earth has had a lenient past and a fair share of misses. HT takes a look at some of the wackiest events to have taken place at Olympic Games.

Anniversary Special: The goal that gifted England the ’66 World Cup

With the Euro debacle fresh in their minds, the team---and new coach Sam Allardyce---would do well to revisit their finest two hours and take a lesson in thinking outside the box.